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Is It Christmas? Is It Christmas?. VoIP Calls Call my device.

Call your device when it’s Christmas

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How this automation works

Celebrate the holidays by having your phone call you when it’s Christmas! This Applet runs automatically each year when it becomes Christmas in your chosen time zone and plays a custom voice message through the IFTTT app. Perfect for spreading festive cheer or reminding yourself of the holiday. Note: Install the IFTTT app on the device(s) where you want to receive calls.

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Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time it is Christmas in the time zone you specify.
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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will call your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.
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Is It Christmas?

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time it is Christmas in the time zone you specify.

Call my device

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will call your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.

Call my device

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will call your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.

Is It Christmas?

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time it is Christmas in the time zone you specify.

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About VoIP Calls

Voice over IP (VoIP) delivers phone call messages through the IFTTT app to your device. It’s available internationally and is an excellent alternative to the Phone Call service. All you need is the latest version of the IFTTT app.

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About Is It Christmas?

Is It Christmas? is a service that indicates whether or not it's Christmas with a simple YES or NO response.

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